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Humahuaca: Argentina

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A place of traditions

Surrounded by a beautiful valley, Humahuaca is a small town named after the native tribe that used to live in the area, which made reference to an ancient folk tale of a cemetery of heads hidden in this place. The town had an enormous commercial importance during colonial times in the, then existing, Alto Peru.

Its houses were constructed in the old fashion way, with adobe walls and long halls. The town?s streets are long and narrow, ideal to walk on them, considering they are part of several touristic circuits in the Puna of Argentina.

Humahuaca is a small town that can be visited in a day, while you make the trip known as the Jujuy-Salta circuit. However, it is where the Humahuaca Carnival takes place. Every year, for eight days, thousands of people from all over the country come together to enjoy traditional music and food, while having a good time and getting to know traditions and craftwork.

The town features a complete tourist structure, with accomodations, travel agencies that organize excursions to historic and archeological places, gastronomic centers, museums and disbeaches of craftwork as well as folklor.

The civic center of the town can be visited in a morning, where you can see the history of the place through a series of monuments and museums, as well as important buildings ?such as the cathedral- in its surroundings.

Attractions: Visiting a town where traditions are still alive. It is near important tourist centers and destinations. You can take walks while embarking in historic tourism, visit archeological spots, visit places like the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Prepuna and Puna.
Activities: Walks and adventure sports. Mountain climbing, horseback rides, walks, fly fishing, water sports, observation of flora and fauna, paragliding, trekking, 4x4. You can also be part of the celebration people in the area offer to Mother Earth, called Fiesta de la Pachamama, as well as the party celebrated in honor of the sun, known as Fiesta de Inti Raymi. The biggest attraction, hoewever, is the Humahuaca Carnival.
Location: Northwest of Argentina. In the province called Jujuy.
How to get there: From Buenos Aires, by land, through RN 9, RN 34, RN 9. By air, you can take a flight to Jujuy, and then continue your journey to Humahuaca (126 km).
When to go: All year
Climate: Average temperatures: summer 23,5C; winter 20C.
Services: Accomodations, food services, museum, excursions.
Surroundings: Jujuy, Salta, La Quiaca.

Travel services in Humahuaca

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